Why must recyclables be separated for collection?
One of the questions I am most often asked is "Why must I separate my recyclables for collection?" The answer has to do with the way our Recycling Center, or Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), is...
View ArticleCommunity Paper Shredding and Recycling Event will be held in Rockville on...
The next NBC4-PNC Bank Community Shred Community Shred will be in Montgomery County!This free community paper shredding and recycling event will be held at the Montgomery College Rockville Campus on...
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May I recycle sticker backings?
Happy Spring!To help you with spring cleaning, here's a dip into our mailbag. Someone recently asked us:May I recycle sticker backings?We checked with our paper recycler, who said... yes! In fact,...
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New plastic items accepted for recycling!
Recycling in Montgomery County just got easier!Our recycling program now accepts #1 PET thermoform packaging. This is packaging made from plastic resin #1, also called "polyethylene terephthalate". To...
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Independence Day 2012 - modified trash and recycling collection schedule
Subscribe to our holiday reminders (Available as wireless alerts, too!)Wednesday, July 4, 2012 - Independence Day - is a recycling and trash collection holiday. After the holiday, all County-provided...
View ArticleStorm cleanup update - July 2, 2012
Update for Monday, July 2, 2012We are running normal recycling and trash collection services today for our Monday residents. Collection may be slower than normal -- we're expecting increases in trash...
View ArticleSolid Waste Transfer Station and Processing Facility OPEN on July 4, 2012
Our Solid Waste Transfer Station and Processing Facility will be OPEN July 4, 2012 from 9 am to 5 pm for trash, recycling and storm debris/yard trim drop-off from residents only. Please use the...
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Columbus Day 2012 - normal trash and recycling collection schedule
Sign up for our Holiday Reminder email and text messagesMonday, October 8, 2012 - Columbus Day - is a regular recycling and trash collection day. All County-provided recycling and trash collections...
View ArticleStorm Update - No collection service on 10/29/12 or 10/30/12 - modified...
We have cancelled Montgomery County-provided recycling, yard trim, and trash collection service for Monday and Tuesday, due to the high wind and storm conditions that have been predicted. After the...
View ArticleWe moved our blog - please update your readers
We have moved!Please continue to read our Division of Solid Waste posts at http://mcrecycles.blogspot.comSee you over at "Talkin' Trash"! -- posted by Susanne
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